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Patented Feb. 20, 1940 UNITED ISTATES PATENT OFFICE of Ohio Owens-Illinois Glass Company, a corporation Application March 16, 1936, Serial No. 69,070

9 Claims. (Cl. 49-5) 'I'he present invention relates to improvements in glassware forming machines and'more particularly to that type comprisingblank and-finishing mold tables arranged sideV by side and ro- 5. tating continuously about separate vertical axes and in which mold charges of molten glass are gathered by suction blank molds from .the exposed surface of a pool of molten glass over which the molds travel in succession.

10 In machines of the above character, the gathered .nold charges are transformed into blanks or parisons in a well-known fashion and during travel through a zone substantially between the blank and iinishing mold tables, the blanks or l5 parisons are transferred to nishing molds in which nal expansion and shaping of the articles being produced, takes place.

An object of the present invention is the provision of a generally simplied and improved zo structure in the blank mold unit whereby to improve the quality of the glassware produced, materially increase the production speed and reduce the amount of oli-ware.

It is also an object to provide novel means for 25 releasably locking the blank mold sections in closed position.

Another object is the provision of novel air and vacuum control means particularly adapted for use in conjunction Wtih blank mold units l which in effect are mounted upon bell crank levers pivoted to a rotary mold carriage or table.

Another object is the provision in a machine of the above character of novel means for supporting and actuating the charge severing mechanism or "cut-oil knife."

A further object is`the provision of a safety device which operates automatically under abnormal conditions to prevent dipping of the blank molds into charging contact with the sup- V0 ply body of molten glass and stop rotation of the machine.

It is also an object to provide novel means for cooling the neck molds and plunger units. To this end the vacuum system is utilized to cause 5 application of relatively cool outside air to these elements. t

Other objects will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter.

In the drawings:

0 Fig. 1 is a vertical sectional elevational view of the blank mold carriage or table and a fragment of the lower part'cf the nishing mold carriage.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary plan view with parts in section showing three mold groups and taken at 5 three .different elevations. I

Fig'.l 3 is a detail sectional view of one of the blank mold units in charging position.

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 3 but shows the condition of the mold charge and position of the plunger mechanism shortly after the .6

gathering operation.

Fig. 5 is a detail side elevational view with parts in section of one of the mold groups mounted upon the mold carriage and central column.

Fig. 6 .is a sectional elevational View taken sub- .m stantially along the line VI-VI of Fig. 1.

Fig. '7 is a sectional view taken substantially along the line VII-VII of Fig. 3.

Fig. 8 is, a sectional view taken in the same plane as Fig. '1, but showing the bottom portion .1! of the unit which is partially illustrated in Fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is a sectional plan view taken substantially along the line IX--IX of Fig. 1.

Fig. 10 is a skeleton perspective view showing the knife operating and neck mold opening 2p mechanisms.

Fig. 11 is a sectional plan View taken substantially along the line XI-XI of Fig. 1.

Fig. 12 is a sectional plan view taken along the v line XII-)UI of Fig. 1. 26

Fig. 13 is a sectional plan View taken along the line XIII-XLII of Fig. 1.

Fig. 14 is a detail plan view of a rotary valve member which in part controls the application of air and vacuum to the mold groups.

Fig. 15 is a sectional plan view taken along the line XV-XV of Fig. 1.

Fig. 16 is a vertical sectional elevational view taken substantially along the line XVI-XVI of Fig. 1.

Fig. 17 is a plan View with parts in section illustrating the machine driving mechanism and air supply means.

Fig. 18 is a fragmentary sectional elevational view showing in considerable detail the structure at the bottom end of the central column and the mechanism for actuating the dip cam.

Fig. 19 is a sectional plan view taken substantially along the line XIX-XIX of Fig. 18.`

Fig. 20 is a diagrammatic view intended to il- 46 l lustrate the safety feature by means of which the machine is automatically stopped when any jamming occurs and the dip cam automatically actuated to prevent gathering of glass until thev abnormal conditions have been corrected.

4In more or less general terms the machine comprises an annular series of blank units 25 and an annular series of ilnishing mold units 26, said units being mounted for continuous" rotation about separate vertical axes. The Iankgmold inafter. l oi' the hub 3| is bolted or otherwise rigidly seunits move about a vertical column 21 while the iinishing mold umts rotate about a vertical column 28. Both of these columns 21 and 28 rise from a horizontal base 29 (Fig. 1). A single driving means imparts continuous rotary movement to both series of mold units. 'I'he blank mold units, which are of the suction gathering type, are brought into contact with a supply body of molten glass in succession. They mold charges of glass are transformed into blanksy or parisons which are transferred to the finishing mold units 26 and therein expanded to the form of the nished articles. The present invention is restricted to improvements in the blank mold table and driving mechanism, in view of which, no attempt has been made to illustrate details of the nishing mold units or their supporting carriage.

'Ihe blank mold carriage 36 (Fig. 1) is mounted for rotation about the 1ower.portion of the hollow central vertical column 21 and includes a hollow hub 3l and. a spider 32 formed integral with the upper end ofthe hub and adapted to directly support the series of blank mold `unitsA 25. The inner portion of the surface of the hub is recessed to provide a supplemental vacuum chamber 33 which encircles thecentral column and communicates with the vacuum chamber within and formed by the column by way of ports 34 or passageways. A cap 21n closes the upper end of the column. The chamber within the column 21 is connected to a vacuum pump (not shown) or other source of supply oi' vacuum by way of a pipe 35 which opens into the otherwise closed bottom end of the column. Upwardly inclined radial passageways 36 or conduits formed in the spider 32, constitute a part of the means for applying vacuum or suction to the blank mold units as will be apparent here- A radial flange 31 near the lower end cured to the hub 38 of a ring gear 39 which.4 hub constitutes part of an air flow control unit. The gear 39 runs in mesh with a ring gear 4|) whereby the two series of mold units may be driven in synchronism by means which will be describedpresently. 'I'he ring gear 4I) forms part of a finishing mold table or carrier (not shown). An annular series of vertical passageways 4| in the hub portion 38' of the ring gear 39, provide communication between air pressure supply pipes 42 individual to the blank mold units 25 and vertical ports 42 inl a rotary valve plate 43, the latter being secured to the hub portion 38 by means of bolts 44 whereby said valve plate, hub, and gear rotate together as a single unit relative to the central column 21 and a cam 45 which is designed to control the dipping movements of the blank mold units in addition to forming a part of the air flow control unit.`

This cam 45, in addition to controlling the dipping movements of the blank mold units as will be apparent presently, embodies means for establishing communication between the air pipes 42 and a source of supply of air under pressure utilized in the usual compression lblow and puff as well as communication between the air pipes 42 and a vacuum supply pipe 51utilized in a subsequent plunger cooling operation as will appear hereinafter. A series of vertical ports 46 (Fig. 17) grouped together and extending through the cam 45, `establish communication between a series of air pipes 41 and the port 42a in said valveplate 43.` These pipes 41 are connected through valves 49 individual thereto, to a header 4l which in turn communicates with air pressure supply pipe 50. Thus any number of the ports 46 may be rendered effective and thereby permit regulation and control of the duration oi' the application of air under pressure to the molds for the purpose of compacting the gathered charges therein.

A short distance beyond the ports 46 or passageways in the cam 45, two additional ports are provided, said ports being spaced apart circumferentially of the carriage and connected through valves 52 to a header 53, which in turn is connected to an air pressure supply pipe 54. These two valves 52 are intended to be opened one at a time, so that either an early or late puff of air may be introduced into the blanks or parisons after the body blank mold opens and while the blank or parison is suspended from the neck mold in advance of the actual transferring of the blank or parison to the nishing mold. This is conventional practice. Beyond the transfer zone T (Fig. 17), the cam 45 is formed with a vertical bore 55 opening at its upper end into an arcuate upwardly facing channel 56 and communicating at its lower end with a vacuum supply pipe 51 by means oi which the aforesaid plunger cooling operation is effected.

Adjustment of the mold carriage vertically on the central column 21 to compensate for variations in the length of molds used so that they will properly contact the supply body of glass, during the charging operation, is obtained by mechanism including a collar 58 which is threaded onto the stationary column and spaced from the cam 45 by aA thrust bearing 59. A ring gear 60 below said collar 58 runs in mesh with an adjusting worm 6| which is suitably enclosed in a housing 62, the latter being held against rotation by a pin 63 extending upwardly through an opening therein from a stationary plate 64.

Upper and lower cam plates 65 and 66 respectively are arranged above the hub 3| and carried by a nonrotatable collar 61 which is keyedl to the central column 21 so that it is free to move vertically with adjustment of the mold carriage and at all times occupy an operative position relative to the mold groups. A thrust bearing 68 is interposed between said hub 3| and the collar 61 for obvious reasons. Cams referred to hereinafter are mounted upon the cam plates 65 and 66 and serve to actuate the various mechanisms making up the blank mold units or groups 25 as will be apparent from the following description.

Inasmuch as all of the blank mold units 25 are identical in construction and operation, the following description will be directed to a single unit or group. Each unit is mounted upon a horizontal hinge pin 69 which is supported in bearings on the spider 32, said unit including a head casting 24 secured to a rockable frame 1'|, which at its inner end is connected to a lever 12. This lever extends downwardly from the frame 1I and at its Iower end carries a cam roll 13 which rides upon the face of the dip cam 45. Partible body blank and neck molds 14 and 15 respectively are mounted at the outer end of the frame 1|, such mounting being eiected through body blank mold arms 16 and neck mold arms 11 which are pivoted upon a vertical tubular hinge pin 18. This hinge pin is mounted in vertically spaced bearings 19.

Opening and closing the body blank mold 14 is-obtained by cam operated mechanism (Figs. l to 5, both inclusive) including a substantially U-shapedslide80 mounteduponapairofparallel horizontal guide rods 8| which are supported on the upper side of the rockable frame 1 I This U-shaped frame 88. is connected at the outer end of its arms to the body blank mold arms 16 through links 82.` `At its inner end, the frame 88 is yieldingly connected to a cam actuated slide block 83 by means of a guide rod 84 and spring 85, the latter encircling the rod 84 andconned between the cam slide block 83 and a part of the frame 88 and operating to yieldingly hold these parts separated. A cam roll 86 on the slide block 83 is adapted for engagement with astationary box cam 81, which is mounted upon the cam plate 66 and shaped to impart radial movement to the slide block 83 and frame 88 so that the body blank mold may be opened and closed at regular time intervals.

In order to securely hold the body blank mold closed during the desired periods of operation, a releasable latch 88 is arranged to lock the cam slide block 83 against inward movement except when so moved by the cam 81. This latch 88 (Figs. 2 and 5). extends along side of one of the guide rods 8| and at its inner end is pivoted to vertical hinge pin 89. `A coil spring 98 encircles the hinge pin and exerts a pressure on the latch tending to hold it in engagement with the inner end of the cam slide block 83. A roller carrying arm 9| disposed substantially at right angles to the latch 88 is formed integral with the inner end of the latter and in such position that the roller 92 at the proper time,`is brought into engagement withat latch release cam 93 (Fig. 15).

This cam is attached to the lower side of the cam plate 66 and operates to swing the latch to an inoperative position in opposition to the pressure of the spring 98.

The neck mold 15 which includes two sections carried by arms 11, as brought out heretofore, is

normally held closed by acoil spring 94 whichv carrying an arm 98 at its upper end. A connector 99 and coil spring 993 provide operating connection between said lever 98 and the free end of a horizontally swingable arm |88, the latter pivoted at its other end to a vertical hinge pin |8| which is mounted upon an upper part of the frame 1|. This arm |88 carries a cam roll |82 positioned to engage a cam |83 disposed at the periphery of the upper cam plate 65. This cam |83 is shaped to open the neck mold l5 substantially at the blank transfer position between the two mold carriages or tables.

Charge severing meansA by which excess glass is severed from a gathered mold charge in the blank mold, includes a cut-oif knife |88 (Fig. 10) attached to the outer end of an arm |86 or holder which in turn is supported at the lower end of a vertical rockl shaft 86 extending upwardly through the hollow mold hinge pin 13. The `"upper end portion of the shaft extending above the upper bearing 19 is oscillatively connected to a collar |81 which in turn is pivoted .through a pair of diametrically opposed hinge pins |08 to a pair of depending links |89, the latter having pivotal connection with a pair of levers I|8. These levers are pivoted to hinge pins |I8a on the frame 1| and have their free ends joined together and at their point ,of juncture, carry a cam roll III which periodically engages a cam I I2 mounted upon the upper side of the cam plate 66. This cam II2 operates through said links and levers to impart axial movement to the rock shaft |86 and therethrough correspondingly change the position of the cutoff knife |84 with respect to the blank mold. A coil spring |I|a normally holds the knife |84 in its uppermost position at one side of the mold.

Adjustment of the normal position of the cutoif knife in the direction of the length of the rock shaft to thereby compensate for differences in the length of the blank molds being used is obtained by moving the collar |81 (Figs. 3 and 10) axially on said rock shaft. This is accomplished by rotatively supporting the collar |81 upon a flanged sleeve |I3 which at its upper end is threaded upon the rock shaft |86. The collar 81 is held against rotation by means of a key I I4, one edge of which slidingly :dts into a channel 5 formed in the periphery of said collar. By rotating the sleeve I I3, elevation of the rock shaft |86 and knife arm or holder |85 may be changed as circumstances require. A lock nut ||6 is threaded upon the rock shaft and utilized to secure the flanged sleeve. in any adjusted position.

Swinging of the cut-off knife is obtained by mechanism including an arm ||1 splined to the rock shaft |86 and connected to a push rod |I8 which through a yielding connector ||9 is secured to a lever IIQa, the latter carrying a cam rcll II!)b designed for engagement with a cam ||9c at regular time intervals.

A combined gathering blowing head and plunger head |28 (Figs 1 to 5 and 7, 8, and 9) comprises a vertical cylinder |2| formed integral with the head casting 24. This cylinder |2| is axially aligned with and disposed above the body blank and neck molds and as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, has holding and sealing engagement with the neck mold arms 11. .A sleeve |22 within the cylinder |2| is formed with cored passageways |23 or conduits which establish communication between a vacuum chamber |24 and vacuum slots |25 in the meeting faces of the body blank and neck molds. The upper end of the sleeve |22 is closed by a cap |26 or cover which includes an axial vertical guide opening |21 accommodating a plunger rod |23. This rod in addition to supporting the plunger |28, functions as an air control valve in a manner which will be apparent presently. A holder |38 yieldingly connected to the lower end of the rod |28 is` |29, and at its upper end, through a radial portv |33, the latter being intended for periodic registration with an air inlet port |38. This inlet port is directly connected with an air pressure supply pipe |35 (Figs. l. 5 and 7). A cylindrical inverted cup-like housing |36 partly encloses the plunger holder |38 and is arranged within the sleeve |22. The lower end of the housing is adapted for sealing contact with the adiacent surface of the neck mold 15 being yieldably held in contact therewith by a coil spring |31 which encircles the plunger rod |28 as shown in Figs. 3, 4 and 7.

Vertical movement of the plunger rod |28 and the Aabove described elements connected thereto is obtained by means including a lever |38 pivoted to a horizontal hinge pin |39 mounted in a bracket |40 on the frame 1|, said lever having its outer end forked and connected to the trunnions |4| at the upper end of the plunger rod |28. A spring |42 connecting the outer portion of the lever |38 and the cylinder head |26, yieldingly holds the plunger rod and elements carried thereby in their lowermost positions so that the port |33 is positioned out of register with the air inlet port |34. A cam roll |43 at the inner end of the lever |38 is intended for periodic engagement with a stationary cam |44 which is mounted upon the upper side of the upper cam plate 65. This cam |44 is of such`c0ntour as to move the plunger rod and elements carried thereby, upwardly at the proper time during each cycle of operations so that the port |33 in said rod and air inlet port |34 (Fig. 7) will be brought into register with each other and permit the introduction of air under pressure to the neck mold cavity. It will be understood that registration of these two ports constitutes only a part of the air iiow control inasmuch as it is also necessary to establish communication between the air supply pipe 42 (Fig, 1) and one or more of the pipes 41 (Fig. 17) in order to obtain iiow of air under pressure to the neck mold cavity. Y

The air supply pipe |35 (Figs. 1 and l5) communicates with a pipe 42 by way of ports |45 in the bearing 10 and ports |46 in the corresponding hinge pin 69. During a certain portion of each cycleof operations, the air supply pipes 42 and |35 are brought one at a time into communication with the vacuum supply pipe 51 (Fig, 1) and at the same time, the corresponding plunger rod |28 is positioned to align the ports |33 and |34. With the parts so positioned, outside air is drawn into the passageway in the plunger rod by way of the radial ports |32. This results in effective cooling of the plunger and parts in proximity thereto.

Vacuum is applied to the body blank and neck mold cavities at regular time intervals for the purpose of gathering a mold charge ofY molten glass from a supply body of glass G in a stationary forebay F or the like container. The mechanism providing for such application of vacuum includes a valve |41 disposed within the chamber |24 (Figs. 3, 4 and 9), said valve normally contacting a seat |48 at one end of a vacuum line' |49 or pipe, which may be connected in the fashion shown ,inh Fig. 1 to the conduit 36 or passageway formed in the mold carriage. The valve I 41 is mounted at one end Of a horizontally disposed valve stem |50 or rod which extends through one side wall`of the vacuum chamber |24 (Fig. 9) where it is connected to a bell crank lever |5|, the latter pivcted to a vertical hinge pin |52 which in turn is connected through a hinge pin |53 to a push rod |54. This rod |54 is yieldingly connected `to `a lever |55 which is pivoted to the lower end 0f the vertical hinge pin |0|. A lever |55 at the upper end of said pin carries a cam roll |56 intended for periodic engagement with a stationary cam |51 (Figs. 5 and 12) which is mounted upon the upper side of' the upper cam plate 65. This cam |51 operates to open the valve during at least a part of the time that the corresponding blank mold is in its charging position. Immediately after the cam roll moves out of engagement with the cam |51, the valve |41 is closed by means of a coil pull spring |58.

The drive mechanism operates to rotate the two mold tables continuously and includes means for rendering it inoperative in the event any part of the mechanism becomes jammed or an excessive load is placed upon said drive mechanism. The structure (Fig. 17) includes an electric motor |59 connected through a sprocket chain |60 or the like to a speed reduction unit |6I, this unit being in turn connected to a shaft |62 journaled in a bearing |63 on the base 29. This shaft |62 includes a section |64 having a portion telescoped within the main part of the shaft |62. A coil spring |65 is interposed between anges |66 on the shaft sections and connected to said flanges to provide driving connection between said two shaft sections. A clutch |61 consisting of a pair of heads |66 provides driving connection between the shaft |62 and a shaft |69 which operates through a worm |10 and worm gear |1| to drive a pinion |12 which runs in mesh with the ring gear 39. i The clutch heads |68 (Fig. 20) include inter-engaging fingers |13 through which driving connection between the two heads is effected. These fingers have tapered side walls facilitating separation of the heads in the event an abnormal load is imposed upon the shaft |69 as for example, by jamming of any of the mechanisms. Separation `oi the heads operates a limit switch |91 to stop motor |59, open solenoid valve |9| and thereby actuate the dip cam section |11. The amount of overload necessary to effect separation of the heads incident to stopping the machine is determined by the normal compression of the spring |65. The location of the flanges |66 along the shaft |62 governs this compression. Manual adjustment of the tables about their axes is provided for by mechanism including a bevel pinion |14 at one end of the shaft |69, said pinion meshing with. a pinion |15, carried by a short shaft |16, the outer end of which is adapted to be engaged by a crank (not shown) when it is desired to shift the tables about their axes to facilitate adjustment, repair and/or replacement of any of the parts l Application of excessive driving pressure to the clutch heads |68 (Figs. 17 and 20) causes sepa-v the greater part being shaped to support the blank molds in a vertical position with their axes parallel with that of the central column 21 at the charging position. This cam includes a hinged dip section |11 mounted upon a horizontal hinge pin |18, said section having its outer face |19 shaped to effect lowering of the blank molds into' contact lwith the glass for the gathering opera- '1 zontal hinge pin |8| and connected at its upper end through a link |82 to a lower part of the dip cam section |11.- A finger |83 at the other end of the lever |80 is adapted for engagement with a stop |84. These two elements cooperate in holding the dip cam section |11 in the full line position shown in Figs. 1, 18 and 20. A link |85 connects the lever |80 to the piston rod |86 of an air motor |81. This air motor is of the piston type and operates, when circumstances warrant it, to swing the dip cam section |11 to the dotted line position shown. Operative connection between the clutch |61 and piston motor |81 may include the following structure:

An air pressure supply pipe |88 is connected to one end of the piston motor |81 by way of pipes |89 and |90. A solenoid controlled valve |9| in the pipe |89 is intended to be actuated automatically by disengagement of the clutch heads |88 and consequent shuttting off of power supply to l connected to the main supply pipe |88 in advance of the solenoid operated valve |9| and at its other end is connected to a three-way valve |92. This valve |92 is operable manually and independently of the solenoid controlled valve |9| so that in the event the operator wishes to rotate the tables without bringing the molds into contact with the glass, he may do so by simply manipulating thevalve |92 to admit air under pressure to the piston motor` |81. Ordinarily the valve |92 is positioned to establish communication between the friction motor and the pipe |89.

The solenoid controlled valve |9| is connected through a pair of conductors |93 to a junction box |94 in proximity to a starter switch |95. Conductors |96 connect the junction box |94 and a limit switch |91 of conventional or any preferred type including a switch arm |98 having a roller |99 at its outer end intended for continuous rolling contact with one of the clutch heads'` |68. The junction box |94 is connected to main lines 208 and through lines 20| to the electric motor |59.

In operation, the starter switch |95 is manipulated to permit operation of the motor |59 which in turn operates through the shafts and clutch to continuously rotate the blank and nishing mold tables through the ring gears 39 and 40. Manipulation of the starter switch |95 also automatically causes solenoid valve |9| to assume a closed position, thereby cutting off air pressure motor |81 and allowing dip cam section |11 to return to the normal position where it permits dipping of the blank molds. The blank mold table moves counter-clockwise and thereby brings the blank mold units in succession to the charging position where they are lowered into charging contact with the pool of molten glass G. During the charge gathering operation, the elements of the blank mold unit are relatively positioned substantially as shown in Fig. 3, wherein the plunger |29 is projected into the neck mold cavity and the cut-off knife is disposed at one side of and slightly above the lower end of the blank mold. The vacuum valve |41 (Fig. 9) is opened by the cam |51 for a sumcient period of time to permit filling of the body blank and neck mold cavities, the air being exhausted from said cavities by way of the passageway |23 and vacuum slots |25. Immediately after the mold has been charged, the dip cam section |11 swings the frame 1| about the pivot 69 (Fig. 4) thereby removing the mold from Contact with the glass.

At this time the cut-off mechanism operates,

such operation including lowering of the knife arm |05 under influence of the bell crank lever ||8 and lever |09. This is followed immediately by swinging of the knife across the lower end of the blank mold, which swinging is effected by the cam ||9c (Fig. 1) operating through the links and levers ||1, ||8, H9L and cam roll ||9b. The knife holder is held in position to close the charging opening of the blank mold until after the plunger |29 has been withdrawn as shown in Fig. 4. Such withdrawal of the plunger is obtained by the cam |44 swinging the lever |38, the latter as stated heretofore, being connected to the plunger rod |28. Movement of the rod is limited to that degree necessary to bring the ports |33 and |34 (Fig. '1) into register with each other so that air under pressure may be introduced into the neck end of the mold charge and thereby compact the glass against the mold walls and knife holder. The duration of the period of application of air under pressure in this fashion and for this purpose is regulably controlled by the series of valves 49 (Fig. 17) which are individual to the ports 46. These ports 46 register with the air supply pipes 42 and as will be obvious, the numberof valves 49, which are open, determines the length of time air is introduced into the neck mold.

Upon completion of the compression blow just described, the knife is lowered away from the mold by rocking of the lever ||0 under influence of the cam ||2 and immediately thereafter, is swung to one side of the mold and again elevated to the position indicated in Fig. 3. The body blank mold 14 is then opened by means of the cam 81 operating through the mechanism already described. Shortly thereafter, the air pipe 42 (Fig. l) moves into register with the ports 5| (Fig. 1'1) in succession. These ports are connected to a source of supply of air under pressure through the valves 52 and pipe 54. Through either of these ports, a puff of air may be introduced into the blank or parison to slightly elongate the initial blow opening and prepare the blank or parison for nal expansion in the finishing mold (not shown). As is apparent, this puff of air may be applied early or late depending upon the character and requirements ofthe particular blank or parison and the setting of the valves 52. Shortly after this puff application, the neck mold 15 is opened slightly by means of the cam 503. Substantially at the time the slight opening of the neck mold occurs, the finishing mold (not shown) is closed about the blank or parison which at this particular time is suspended bare from the neck mold.. Immediately thereafter, theneck mold is completely opened .and simultaneously therewith the blank or parison is completely enclosed in the finishing mold. The blank is then expanded to its final shape.

to some extent by the intake of outside air resulting from establishing communication between the radial ports |32 (Fig. 8) and the vacuum pipe 51 (Fig. 1) by way of the pipes' 42, |35, and ports |33 and |34, while at the same time the former pipe 42 moves into register with the slot 56 (Fig. 17) To accomplish this, the plunger holder t28 very obviously must be lifted to bring the ports |33 `and |34 into register with each other. The resultant accelerated movement of outside air over the plunger and holder effectively reduces their temperature.

As brought out above, the driving mechanism is of such character that in the event any of the mold units or parts thereof, become jammed and apply excessive pressure or overload to the coil spring |65, the electrical devices referred to, will operate and cause movement of the dip cam section |11 to a position to prevent dipping of the molds into the supply body of glass G. Moreover, the clutch |61 will become inoperative on account of separation of the heads |68 and thereby prevent further operation of thej machine. In the event it is desired to rotate the mold tables without dipping of the molds into the glass, the valve |92 (Fig. 20) may be operated to admit air under pressure to the piston motor |81 in the fashion brought out heretofore.

Modifications may be resorted to within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

1. In a glassware forming machine, a blank mold unit including partible cooperating body blank and neck molds, means for opening and closing the molds, a plunger having a conduit therethrough, means for projecting the plunger into the neck mold at intervals, sources of vacuum and air under pressure, means for establishing communication between the conduit and source of air under pressure at times and means for establishing communication between the conduit and source of vacuum while the molds are open whereby to accelerate cooling of the plunger.

2. In a glassware forming machine, a blank mold unit including a partible mold, means for opening and closing the mold, a plunger adapted for cooperation with the mold and having a passageway therethrough, a source of vacuum supply and means for establishing communication between the one end of the passageway and the source of vacuum supply while the mold is open to thereby cause impingement of cooling air over the surface of the plunger and movement of the air through said passageway.

3. In a glassware forming machine, the combination of a. rotary blank mold table mounted for movement about a vertical axis, a blank mold carried by said table and mounted for vertical movement thereon, means for rotating the table to thereby move the blank mold through a charging zone at regular time intervals, means including a movable cam section for controlling the vertical position of the mold and causing it to move into and out of charging contact with a supply body of molten glass in said zone, automatic means actuated by a predetermined increase in the load on the table rotatingy means for moving the cam to a position in which it prevents contact between the mold and supply body of glass, said last named means including a uid operated piston motor, a plurality of pivoted links operatively connecting the motor and cam, a iinger forming a part of one link and a stop positioned to engage and limit movement of the nger in one direction.

4. In a glassware forming machine, a blank forming unit mounted for rotation about a vertical axis and including a frame, a suction type blank mold supported on the frame and consisting of a pair of cooperating sections a vertical hinge pin supporting the sections, cut-olf mecha- `nism including a rock shaft extending through vof the rock shaft, a push rod connected to the arm, and cam means for actuating said push rod whereby the rock shaft is oscillated `in timed relation to the axial movement thereof.

5. In a glassware forming machine, a blank forming unit mounted for rotation about a vertical axis and including a frame, a suction type blank mold supported on the frame and consisting of a pair of cooperating sections, a vertical hinge pin supporting the sections, cut-off mechanism including a rock shaft extending through the frameand axially through the hinge pin, the upper end of said rock shaft being threaded, a cut-off knife secured to the lower end of the shaft, a sleeve threaded on' the rock shaft, a collar supported on the sleeve, cam operated levers and links connected to the collar for imparting axial movement thereto, and means for oscillating the rock shaft in timed relation to axial movement thereof.

6. In a glassware forming machine, the combination of a rotary blank mold table mounted for movement about a vertical axis, a blank mold carried by said table and mounted for vertical movement thereon, means for rotating the table to thereby move the blank mold through a charging zone at regular time intervals, means including a movable cam section for controlling the vertical position of the mold and causing it to move into and out of charging contact with a supply body of molten glass in said zone, automatic means actuated by a predetermined increase in the load on the table rotating means for moving the cam to a position in which it prevents contact between the mold and supply body of glass, said last named means including a fluid operated piston motor, links operatively connecting the motor to the cam, a sectional drive shaft, means for positively driving one section, separable clutch heads mounted upon the adjacent ends of the shaft sections, interlocking fingers provided on the adjacent faces of said heads, one of `said heads being slidingly mounted upon the driven shaft section, yielding means normally holding the heads interengaged, a solenoid valve for controlling the flow of fluid to said piston motor, a limit switch for controlling operation of the valve, and means whereby separation of the clutch heads actuates the limit switch.

7. In a glassware forming machine, a blank mold unit including a partible mold, a, combined gathering blowing and plunger head designed for v cooperation with the mold including a cylinder, a sleeve within the cylinder having passageways therein communicating with the mold, a cap closing the upper end of the sleeve and having a guide opening therein, a hollow plunger rod slidable-in the guide opening, a plunger carried by said rod, a port in the plunger communicating with the interior of the plunger rod, a port in the cap, a port in the plunger rod adapted upon sliding movement of the latter to move into and out of register with the port in the cap, means connecting the port lin the cap to a source of air under pressure, means connecting the passageways in the sleeve to a source of vacuum, a valve for controlling the admission of vacuum to said passageways, and means for moving `lihe plunger rod.

8. In a glassware forming machine, a blank mold unit including afpartible mold, a combined gathering, blowing and plunger head designed for `cooperating with the mold including a cylinder, a

animas ma vertically sudabie in the guide opening, a plunger carried by said rod, a port in the plunger communicating with the interior of the plunger rod, means for supplying air under pressure to the interior of the plunger rod when the latter is raised and for discontinuing the supply thereof when the rod is lowered, means connecting the passageways in the sleeve to a source of vacuum, a valve for controlling the admission of vacuum to said passageways. and means for raising and lowering the plunger rod.

9. In a glassware forming machine, thegcombination of a rotary blank mold table mounted for movement about a vertical axis, a blank mold carried by said table and mounted for vertical movement thereon, means for rotating the table to move the blank mold through a charging zone at regular time intervals, means including a dip cam for controlling the vertical position of the mold causing it to move into and out of charging contact with a supply body o! glass in said zone, means for applying vacuum to the mold to gather a charge therein, a series of radially spaced ports in the dip cam, a conduit connecting each port independently with a source of air under pressure, a valve in each port, an additional port independently connected to the source of air un der pressure in radial alignment with the other ports in the dip cam, a vacuum port connected to a source of vacuum in radial alignment with the other ports in the dlp cam, a valve plate rotatable with the table and having a bore therein adapted to register successively with the ports in the dip cam upon rotation of the plate, and means connecting said bore to the blank mold. FRANK ONEILL. 

